Amrit Mohan Appointed as Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointee | Amrit Mohan, IPS officer (Odisha cadre) |
| Appointed Position | Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
| Current Position | Special Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| Tenure | Until superannuation on August 31, 2025 |
| Appointed By | Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) |
| Predecessor | Dalit Singh Choudhary, IPS officer |
| SSB Role | Guards India's borders with Nepal and Bhutan |
| SSB Establishment | Originally set up in 1963 |
| SSB Responsibilities | Prevents cross-border crime, smuggling, and anti-national activities |
| SSB Headquarters | Force Headquarters (FHQ), New Delhi |
| SSB Command | Director-General (DG), assisted by Additional DG and various Directorates |
| ACC Significance | Appoints senior officials to key positions in the central government |
| ACC Establishment | Established in 1950 |
| ACC Leadership | Chaired by the Prime Minister of India, includes the Minister of Home Affairs |